In a year I will be 20!

So, today is my 19th birthday...I think this is the first birthday I have ever felt a little older. Poo. I don't really like the idea of getting older. I wish I could be 17 forever. But I know that isn't possible so I'll make the best out of things. After all I am an optimist. The past few weeks one of my best friends, Kendra and I have been fighting. Actually extreme silent treatment but that's kind of worse. We have both been hurting because of it and today, I am excited to say that we are best friends again! Woohoo! I decided I couldn't stand it anymore and turns out neither could she. I also didn't want to celebrate my birthday without her. After we talked, I felt a huge weight lifted off my entire being. I couldn't have asked for a better birthday gift. Tonight after chapel my friends and I are going out for ice cream, and tomorrow night we are going to the movies. Fast and Furious!!

After the celebrations are over, I think this will be a birthday I will always remember.

Me and Kendra

Today my mom, sister, brother, and I went and helped at the Senior Center with bagging groceries, as we do every other tues. To some this would seem like a boring job, I thought it would be when my mom first told me about it too. But to my surprise it is a very rewarding and fun job. I can really see what a help it is to them for us to come and help. Today all the seniors(there are usually only three there) had a cold, so our help was extra appreciated. What is it that makes us feel good when we help other people? Is it just the pride in us or something deeper? Someday I will know the answer to that question.